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Important precautions

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Take the time to read all the instructions and refer to the 
"Instructions for use".

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As with any cooking appliance, supervise cooking closely if using the
X’press Cooker with children nearby.

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Do not put your X’press Cooker into a hot oven.

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When the X’press Cooker is under pressure, take great care when
moving it. Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use the handles and knobs,
and wear gloves if necessary.

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Do not use your X’press Cooker for any use other than that for which
it is designed.

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Your X’press Cooker cooks under pressure. Burns could result from
boiling over if not used properly. Make sure that the X’press Cooker
is properly closed before bringing it up to pressure. 

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Never force the X’press Cooker open. Make sure that the inside pres-
sure has returned to normal.

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Never use your X’press Cooker without liquid: this could cause
serious damage.

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Use compatible heat sources.

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Do not fill your X’press Cooker more than 2/3 full. For food that
expands considerably during cooking, such as rice, dehydrated vege-
tables or compotes, do not fill the X’press Cooker more than half full. 

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After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin (such as ox
tongue), which could swell due to the effects of pressure, do not pier-
ce the skin after cooking if it appears swollen: you could get burnt.
Pierce it before cooking.

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When cooking food with a thick texture (chick peas, rhubarb etc.) the
X’press Cooker should be shaken slightly before opening to ensure
that the food does not spurt out.

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Always check that valves are clear before use.

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Do not use the X’press Cooker to fry under pressure using oil.

•

Leave the safety systems alone, except for cleaning and maintenance
in accordance with instructions.

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Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for your model.

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Diagram

Features

Opening • Closing

Filling

Use of 
the pressure regulator valve

Using for the first time

Before cooking

During cooking

End of cooking

Cleaning and maintenance

TEFAL is safe
TEFAL answers your questions

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Diagram

Pressure regulator valve

Steam outlet

Closing knob

Safety valve

Jaws

Pressure indicator

Gasket

Steaming basket

Trivet (except Clipsoval)

Pan handle

Stainless steel pan

Opening button

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Bottom diameters

Compatible heat sources

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The CLIPSO X’press Cooker is suitable for all hob
types including induction.

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When using an electric hob, use a hob with the same diameter as the bottom of the

X’press Cooker, or slightly smaller.

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When using a ceramic hob, make sure the bottom of the Cooker is perfectly clean.

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When using gas, the flame should not exceed the diameter of the pan.

TEFAL accessories

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The accessories available for the CLIPSO X’press Cooker are:

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Please contact your TEFAL After Sales Service if you need to change other parts or

for repairs.

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Only use genuine TEFAL parts to match your model.

GAS

SEALED (solid)

CERAMIC

HALOGEN

INDUCTION

Features

Capacity

Base Ø

Models

3 L

18 cm

4101

4,5

18 cm

4102

6 L

18 cm

4103

7,5 L

18 cm

4104

8 L

20 cm

4105

10 L

20 cm

4106

8 L Clipsoval

26x18 cm

4128

Pressure regulator valve

ref. 980026

Tightening knob

ref. 980025

Steaming basket

Stainless steel pan 4,5 L

ref. 793174

Stainless steel pan 6 L/7,5 L

ref. 793175

Stainless steel pan 8 L/10 L

ref. 980078

Clipsoval stainless steel pan 

ref. 980079

Gasket

3 L/4,5 L/6 L/7,5 L

ref. 793145

8 L/10 L

ref. 794599

Clipsoval

ref. 980029

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Opening

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Press the lid opening button, the jaws open.

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Lift the lid.

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Place the lid on the pan making sure that it fits

correctly onto the pan body.

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Press the closing button on the lid.

Closing

If you cannot close the lid

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Check that the jaws are completely open before

putting the lid on the pan.

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Minimum filling

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Never use your X’press Cooker without at least

25 cl (2 glasses) of water.

Steaming

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The minimum amount of water is 75 cl.

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Place the steaming basket on the trivet.

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With Clipsoval, the trivet is an integral part of

the basket.

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Never fill your X’press Cooker to more than 2/3

of the pan height.

For certain foods

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For foods that dilate during cooking, such as rice,

dried vegetables or stewed fruit, do not fill the pan
to more than half of its height.

Maximum filling

If the X’press Cooker has heated
without any liquid inside:

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Have your X’press Cooker checked by an

Approved TEFAL After-Sales Centre.

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Using 
the pressure regulator valve

Positioning the pressure regulator valve

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Position the pressure regulator valve by placing

the 

0

opposite the white dot on the lid.

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Press the pressure regulator valve down on the

steam outlet until you hear a click.

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Turn to the required position.

Cooking delicate foods and preserving vitamins

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Place the pressure regulator valve on 

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Cooking meat and defrosting

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Place the pressure regulator valve on 

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.

Releasing steam

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Place the pressure regulator valve on 

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The steam is very hot when it escapes from

the pressure regulator valve.

Removing the pressure regulator valve

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Press on the central part and turn the pressure

regulator valve to position

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Remove the pressure regulator valve.

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The steam escapes via the pressure
regulator valve with a sharp hissing noise:

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Turn off the heat.

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Leave the Cooker to cool.

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After opening the Cooker, check that the steam

outlet is not blocked up by food.

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Using 
for the first time

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Fill with water to 2/3 of the pan height.

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Close the X’press Cooker.

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Place the pressure regulator valve on 

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Put the X’press Cooker on the hob and set to maximum heat.

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When steam begins to escape from the valve, turn the heat down

and wait for 15 minutes.

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After 15 minutes turn off the heat.

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Place the valve on 

.

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When no more steam comes out of the pressure regulator valve and

the pressure indicator is in its low position, open the X’press Cooker.

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Rinse the X’press Cooker with cold water and dry.

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N.B.: The appearance of stains on the inside bottom of the pan does

not affect the quality of the metal. These are marks left by hard water.
Use a little diluted vinegar and a scouring pad to make them
disappear.

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Before cooking

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Before each use, check that the steam outlet is

not blocked up.

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Fit the pressure regulator valve.

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Position the pressure regulator valve as indicated

in your recipe (position 

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ou 

2

).

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Place the X’press Cooker on the hob turned up to

maximum.

As soon as the pressure indicator rises, you

will be unable to open the X’press Cooker.

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Cooking begins when the pressure regulator valve

allows steady release of steam, making a regular
hissing noise.

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If the pressure has not risen and nothing
escapes from the valve during cooking:

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This is normal for the first few minutes.

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If the phenomenon persists check that:

The heat is turned up enough, if not turn it up.
There is enough liquid in the pan.
The pressure regulator valve is on 1 or 2
The X’press Cooker is properly closed.
The gasket or the side of the pan are not damaged.

If the pressure indicator has risen and
nothing escapes from the valve during
cooking:

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Put your X’press Cooker under the cold water tap

to decompress.

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Clean the pressure regulator valve and the steam

outlet.

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During cooking

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Turn the heat down as soon as the pressure

regulator valve allows steam to escape at a constant
rate, making a regular hissing noise.

As with any cooking utensil, close

supervision is required if you are using it within
the proximity of children.

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Calculate the cooking time given in the recipe.

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Turn the heat off as soon as the cooking time is

reached.

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If steam escapes from under the lid,
check:

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That the lid is properly closed.

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The position of the lid gasket.

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The good condition of the gasket and change it if

necessary.

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The cleanliness of the lid, safety valve and

pressure regulator valve.

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The good condition of the edge of the pan.

If one of the safety systems (safety valve
or gasket) is activated:

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Turn off the heat

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Allow the X’press Cooker to cool down.

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Check the pressure regulator valve and the steam

outlet.

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End of cooking

To release the steam

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Once the heat has been turned off, you have two

possibilities:

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Slow decompression: turn the pressure regulator

valve to 

position.

Take care of hot steam.

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Quick decompression: put the X’press Cooker

under the cold water tap.

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When the pressure indicator comes down, your

Cooker is no longer under pressure.

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You can open your X’press Cooker.

Use the handles to move the X’press Cooker.

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If you cannot open the lid

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Check that the pressure indicator is in low

position.

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If not, decompress and cool the X’press Cooker

under a jet of cold water if necessary.

If the food is not cooked or if it is burnt,
check:

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The cooking time

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Whether the source of heat is turned up enough.

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The proper positioning of the pressure regulator

valve.

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The quantity of liquid.

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Cleaning 
and maintenance

Do not leave food in your X’press Cooker.
Never use bleach or any chlorinated

products.

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Wash the X’press Cooker after each use with

warm water and a little washing-up liquid.

Cleaning the pan 

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Use a scouring pad to clean the inside of the pan.

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Use a non-abrasive sponge for the outside of the

pan.

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The pan can be cleaned in a dish-washer.

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If the pan has become black, clean using a special

stainless steel cleaner obtainable from an Approved
TEFAL After-Sales Centre.

Cleaning the lid

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Wash the lid with water using a sponge and

washing-up liquid.

Do not put the lid in the dish washer.
Do not leave the lid to soak in water.

Cleaning the lid gasket

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Clean the gasket and its housing after each use.

Change the gasket every year

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Cleaning the pressure regulator valve

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Clean the pressure regulator valve with water.

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Ensure that the inside slides freely.

Cleaning the steam outlet

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Hold up to the light to ensure that the steam

outlet is round and not blocked up. Clean with a
needle.

Cleaning the safety valve

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Clean the base of the safety valve inside the lid.

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Check that it is working properly by pressing

slightly on the valve which must move freely.

Have your X’press Cooker checked by an

Approved TEFAL After-Sales Centre after 10
years use.

Storage of your X’press Cooker

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Turn the lid upside down on the pan.

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If food has burnt in the X’press Cooker:

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Allow the pan to soak for a while before

washing.

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Never use bleach or chlorinated products.

Cleaning 
and maintenance

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TEFAL is safe

Your X’press Cooker has several systems to ensure
perfectly safe cooking.

Safe closing system

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The jaws must be in contact with the edge of the

lid.

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If not, steam will escape from underneath the

pressure indicator and steam will not build up.

Safe opening system

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If the X’press Cooker is under pressure, the

opening button cannot be operated because the
mechanism is locked by the pressure indicator.

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In this case, do not try to force the opening, but

bring the valve to 

and wait until complete

evacuation of the steam.

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Check the pressure indicator position. It must be

in low position to be opened.

Safety with excess pressure

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During cooking, should the steam outlet become

blocked, the excess pressure safety systems will
come into operation:

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First stage: the safety valve releases the pressure.

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Second stage: the gasket allows the pressure to

be released between the lid and the pan.

If one of the safety systems comes into
operation:

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Turn the heat off.

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Allow the X’press Cooker to cool.

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Open.

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Check and clean the pressure regulator valve,

steam outlet, safety valve and gasket.

If you cannot close the lid

If the X’press Cooker has heated
without any liquid inside:

The steam escapes via the pressure
regulator valve with a sharp hissing
noise:

If the pressure has not risen and
nothing escapes from the valve
during cooking:

If the pressure indicator has risen
and nothing escapes from the valve
during cooking:

If steam escapes from under the lid,
check:

If one of the safety systems (safety
valve or gasket) is activated:

If you cannot open the lid

If the food is not cooked or if it is
burnt, check:

If food has burnt in the X’press
Cooker:

If one of the safety systems comes
into operation:

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Check that the jaws are completely open before putting

the lid on the pan.

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Have your X’press Cooker checked by an Approved

TEFAL After-Sales Centre.

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Turn off the heat.

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Leave the Cooker to cool.

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After opening the Cooker, check that the steam outlet is

not blocked up by food.

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This is normal for the first few minutes.

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If the phenomenon persists check that:

The heat is turned up enough, if not turn it up.
There is enough liquid in the pan.
The pressure regulator valve is on 1 or 2
The X’press Cooker is properly closed.
The gasket or the side of the pan are not damaged.

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Put your X’press Cooker under the cold water tap to

decompress.

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Clean the pressure regulator valve and the steam outlet.

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That the lid is properly closed.

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The position of the lid gasket.

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The good condition of the gasket and change it if

necessary.

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The cleanliness of the lid, safety valve and pressure

regulator valve.

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The good condition of the edge of the pan.

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Turn off the heat

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Allow the X’press Cooker to cool down.

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Check the pressure regulator valve and the steam outlet.

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Check that the pressure indicator is in low position.

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If not, decompress and cool the X’press Cooker under a

jet of cold water if necessary.

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The cooking time

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Whether the source of heat is turned up enough.

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The proper positioning of the pressure regulator valve.

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The quantity of liquid.

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Allow the pan to soak for a while before washing.

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Never use bleach or chlorinated products.

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Turn the heat off.

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Allow the X’press Cooker to cool.

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Open.

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Check and clean the pressure regulator valve, steam outlet,

safety valve and gasket.

TEFAL 
answers your questions

Guarantee

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Your new TEFAL X’press

Cooker is guaranteed for 10 years
from date of purchase against any
faulty materials or workmanship
related to its metallic structure or
non-stick coating (blistering or
peeling) during normal use.
Please follow carefully the
instructions for use.

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This guarantee does not cover :
- normal wear and tear, damage

due to accident, misuse or
commercial use,

- faulty packaging or

mishandling in transit.

- parts subject to replacement :

gasket, handles, pressure
regulator valve,basket.

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Guarantee claims and repairs

are covered only by TEFAL
authorised After Sales Service
Centres.

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Please refer to the enclosed

International Guarantee card for
your nearest Centre.

Juin 1998
Réf.: 4049160

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